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Community health nurses
remind you that now is the time for
flu shots. The flu season runs from
December through March. Vaccin-
ation at this time will provide high

S2ntibody levels throughout those

coming months.

The flu is typically character-
ized by its abrupt onset with a
fever, headache, general’ achiness
and cough. Unlike many other
common respiratory infections, the
flu can cause extreme malaise
lasting several days.

gncumonia is the most frequent
complication and may be viral
(due to direct viral invasion of the
lungs), bacterial , or mixed viral
and bacterial.

Flu creates considerable cost.
During the flu season, absente-
eism at work and school increases,
as do the number of visits to
doctors, emergency rooms and

» Clinics.
Hospitalizations. — especially

of the elderly and those with ill
health — increase due to compli-
cations such as pneumonia.

Studies show rates of admission

gon increase between two and

five-fold during a major epidemic.
Similarly, the rate of death, mostly
from those over 65, increases from
pheumonia and previous heart and
lung conditions.

Community nurses stress vac-
cination before the flu season
begins as the single most effective
measure to reduce the impact.

Each year the flu vaccine con-
tains the strains most likely to be
effective. This year the vaccine
will contain two subtypes of the

# influenza A virus (laiwan HIN1

and Shanghai H3N2) and one

subtype of the influenza B virus
(Yamagata).

The vaccine is administered by
injection into the arm in a single
dose. The most frequent side effect
is soreness around the injection
site for up to two days. The vaccine
itself cannot cause the flu because
the preparation kills the virus.

In B.C, the Ministry of Health
provides the vaccine at no cost to
those at high risk of complications
from the flu. That includes adults
and children with long-term heart
or lung disorders or conditions
such as diabetes or cancer and
children and adolescents treated
for long periods with acetylsali-
cylic acid.

It also includes anyone over 65
and residents of nursing homes
and other chronic care facilities.
The same applies to care providers
who have extensive contact with
people at significant risk, and
adult and child household contacts
of people at high risk.

Others who wish to receive the
vaccine may do so for a small fee.
Only those known to have severe
allergy to eggs are excluded.
Nurses also recommend anyone
with a fever or infection wait until
they are well.

Travelers going to the southern
hemisphere from March through
September should review their
vaccination status before leaving
and have a flu shot before entering
the winter season Down Under.

Many miss the opportunity to
receive a flu shot because they
aren’t aware that it is available or
don’t think to ask for it at the right
time, ideally fall or early winter.
Be on top of it and call your health
unit or family doctor now.

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FOR ALDERMAN
CENTRAL SAANICH

LAND is for Living

THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH
VOTE

TURNER, Geoffrey Alan

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BRENTWOOD BAY - Executive - 2
bedroom apartment, 1200 sq-ft., 4
applicances, sunken living room, air
conditioner, built in vacuum, N/S, no
pets, $725.00 after 6 PM 479-6175.

PROFESSIONAL WOMAN HAS spa-
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Island. Privacy assured N/S $300.00
inc. 629-6758 or 539-3344.

RV, BOAT, EQUIPMENT, monthly out-
side storage, fenced, secure, water.
Keating area. Doug Fulton 384-4800
Autoworld anytime.

BED AND BREAKFAST self contained
suite. Reserve now for your guests
coming for holidays. Call Sylvia Nichol-
son. 652-6842.

BRENTWOOD BRAND NEW single
family, 3300 sq. ft., 4 bdrms. and den, 4
bathrooms, N/S, no pets, ideal for in-law
setup $2,000. 652-3428.

LARGE, NEWER, 2 bedroom, main
floor, very quiet, appliances, laundry,
central vacuum, fireplace, window. cov-
erings $775.00 includes cable & utili-
ties. N/S. Adults, refeences 656-5651.

FULLY FURNISHED ONE bedroom
Gulf Island home: Not suitable for
children. References required 629-
3466.

DEC. 15TH - APRIL 30TH. Fully
furnished luxury condo available to
responsible caring person(s) N/S, no
pets, references. Steps to bus, shops,
ocean arrange immediately 655-3334-

LOVELY 4 BEDROOM Executive
home some water views with F/P, DW,
grill range, 3 baths, near Ferries availa-
ble Dec.1st. N.S. Ref. required $1400. -
655-3753.

FAMILY TOWNHOUSE
$99,900 MLS

3 B/R, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yard, mint condition, close to
downtown Sidney & bus transportation! Pets allowed too! This
you must see! Call now for appointment to view.

TOM FISHER 656-0911
PEMBERTON HOLMES
(SIDNEY) LTD.

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VISITING SENIORS. -

Lovely fur-
nished Sidney home. Beautiful ocean
view, N.S., N. Pets, Refs. Jan. 1-31 .
$800.00 incl. utilities. 656-5986.

WANTED TO RENT - 3 or 4 bedroom
house on Peninsula or surrounding
islands. Will supply references. Need
by Jan.1st. 655-0994.

TWO BEDROOM PRIVATE, bright,
clean and quiet. Included: Appliances,
laundry, w/b stove, drapes, carpets,
utilities, cable and gardening $775.00
N.S. adults, references 656-5651.

FAMILY LOOKING FOR 2 bedroom
accomodation in Sidney/Brentwood
area. Nov 1st or Dec 1st. Please leave
message at 656-7318 or call 656-7741
after 5 PM.

SIDNEY 2 BEDRM BRIGHT basement
suite, separate entrance, share laundry,
no pets, child welcome $650.00 plus
utils. 656-8751. 4

WORKING MALE OR female to share
my two bedroom home $350/mo inclu-
sive. Available now. 656-7744 eves.

MALE/FEMALE REQUIRED to share
large house in Sidney. Student or
employed $250.00 per month plus utili-
ties. Available immediately 656-9796.

NEW LUXURY PENTHOUSE water-
front appartment. View to Gulf Islands
and San Juan over lovely Port Sidney.
Two bedroom, two bath with master
Jacuzzi, skylights, den, 1580 sq.ft., 5th
floor, 2 underground parking, super
security available immediately. Lease
$1,400. no pets, call Les Strike 1-926-

5342.

DAYLIGHT BASEMENT SUITE
bednmm., living room, bathroom, kitchen,
hall, private entrance, parking, included
hydro and cable. Single professional
lady N/S, no pets or children. Referenc-
es $475.00 after 6 PM 652-0406.

SELF CONTAINED ROOM, fridge,
stove, washer/dryer. Available immedi-
ately. $350./month utilities not incl.
Suitable for one person no pets 652-
4199.

TWO BEDROOMS, 3rd. Street $750.00
phone Saltspring 1-653-4558.

FURNISHED, WARM, BRIGHT, cosy
bachelor suite all utilities, close to
Sidney. Own entrance suit one working
person. N/S. $395.00 - 656-5950.

URGENTLY REQUIRED!! in Sidney
area one 2 bedroom ground floor
apart., bsmt. suite, duplex, mobile or
side by side for mature working mom - 1
daughter and 2 pet outdoor cats. Great
mousers and well behaved. Willing to
do yard/garden, housesit interior decor
a specialty. Will share with older lady.
Had own home on acerage for 18
years. Ref available. PLEASE contact
Gedarwoods Motel 656-5551 and leave
message.

GROUND FLOOR CORNER unit con-
do - adult orientated lounge dining area,
kitchen, two bedrooms, fireplace, cov-
ered parking etc., plus cash near Bea-
con Ave. Will exhange for house or
townhouse near Beacon Avenue. 655-
3719.

PROFESSIONAL COUPLE OFFERS
carpentry, gardening and pet care for
housesitting or reasonable rent call
after 6:00 PM. Clair and Helena 652-
2545. ;

N/S RETIRED COUPLE seek B. and B.
adjacent downtown Sidney for Approx.
3 weeks starting Nov.2ist. H. Rowland,
R.R. No.2, Brampton, Ontario. L6V
1A1.

VICTORIA FLYING CLUB is seeking
applicants to provide room and board
for students. Applicants please apply to
John at 656-4321.

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